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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,504.78, 27,737.67 and 7,972.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,504.78, 27,737.67 and 7,972.32 is: 11,950.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,504.78 : 27,737.67 = 7,972.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,504.78/27,737.67 = 7,972.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,504.78x = 27,737.67 × 7,972.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,504.78x = 221,133,581.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,133,581.29/18,504.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,950.08

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